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Nailor’s Snaps Signal Real Competition | Las Vegas Raiders News
Raiders’ preseason opener revealed big roster decisions as starters sat out, with backup QB Fernando Mendoza getting the start and wide receiver Jalen Nailor—signed for a hefty contract—making an early impact. Playing just 13 snaps and catching one pass for 22 yards, Nailor’s limited role signals he’s still battling for his spot alongside Jack Bech and others, especially with Donte Thornton Jr. sidelined. Coach Kubiak’s message is clear: performance, not pedigree, determines playing time—and Nailor’s early reps prove that even big-money signings aren’t guaranteed anything. Listen in…
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